What to do if a mole itches after injury?

Publication date: July 03, 2014.

Now many people decide to undergo a procedure such as mole removal. After all, they are not always pretty, and sometimes cause discomfort. But what are the consequences of removing moles? Will there be a huge scar left, will the mole grow again? First, let's figure out what neoplasms can appear on human skin?

What types of skin tumors are there?

The most common types of skin formations are:

• Moles. Pigmented neoplasms of various colors (black, brown, flesh-colored). They can be either flat or raised above the skin.
• Papillomas. Convex formations have a brown or dark tint. They differ in their viral nature and reduce immunity.
• Warts. Nodular or papillary-like projections on the skin. Usually caused by human papillomatosis viruses, they can be transmitted through contact with a sick person.
• Condylomas. A type of wart that occurs on the genitals. Transmitted sexually with the papillomatosis virus.

Removing each type of tumor is a responsible process that must be performed by professional specialists. Attempts on your own can lead to serious negative consequences for human health.

Palliative surgery for melanoma with metastases

At an early stage, complete removal of melanoma is possible. Even if regional lymph nodes are affected, there is still a chance of remission. If distant metastases are detected, treatment can only be palliative. It aims to relieve symptoms and prolong life, but not to cure. Is there a chance to cure a patient if he only has 1-2 metastases that can be removed surgically? If only one metastasis is found during a CT scan or MRI, most likely there are others, they are just very small and could not be detected. The chances of remission are very low. However, surgical treatment can still help. The surgeon can remove some metastases to improve the functioning of the affected organs, eliminate symptoms, and increase the patient’s life expectancy. In later stages, other, non-surgical treatment methods come to the fore. For example, immunodrugs from the group of checkpoint inhibitors help to greatly increase survival.

What can be the consequences of removing moles and why?

So, practice shows that the removal of moles has negative consequences only if the procedure was carried out without the use of laser equipment. That is, using freezing with liquid nitrogen, as well as using electrocoagulation. These are painful procedures that leave scars. Surgical removal of a mole is currently performed extremely rarely, as it is an outdated option.

You can also look at photos of the consequences of mole removal to make sure that only the laser does not leave any traces. In the first couple of months, a small depression may remain, but after a while it completely disappears. The procedure for laser mole removal in Moscow is carried out by specialists from the LazerJazz clinic using modern equipment. It should be noted that removal of condylomas , for example, requires a special approach, which is determined by their location. In our work, we use careful technologies for removing such tumors.

How to treat a scar

Treatment before the process of removing moles using one of the surgical methods and care after surgery are mandatory components of preventing the development of negative reactions. If there is pain in the scar area, you can use medications:

• antiseptics to relieve discomfort, eliminate secondary microflora - brilliant green, alcohol, iodine solution, Betadine, Miramistin, Chlorhexidine bigluconate;
• dyes with a drying effect to stimulate epithelization, eliminate a weeping wound, and rapid healing - Fukortsin, Castellani paint;
• ointments that relieve inflammation - Levomekol, Solcoseryl, Streptomycin, Baneocin, Betamentasone, ointments with Panthenol;
• ointments and creams that stimulate suture contraction and skin regeneration after surgery - Kontraktubes, Mederma;
• natural oils, herbal decoctions for rubbing and relieving pain - milk thistle oil, sea buckthorn, St. John's wort, aloe;
• Actovegin – stimulates regeneration at the cellular level.

How is the mole removal procedure performed?

What is laser mole removal ? If the neoplasm is quite large, then first the upper part of the mole is surgically cut off. The lower one is removed using a high-precision laser to the very root. Laser removal is absolutely painless and safe. The only discomfort this procedure causes is that the site of the former mole may be very itchy during healing. But it is not difficult to get rid of this if you follow all the instructions of your doctor. He will prescribe special healing medications that will help cope with the negative consequences.

Laser technology is also applicable to remove papillomas and other skin growths.

The process of removing moles with a laser takes only about 20-60 minutes, depending on the size of the neoplasm and its depth. And most often, just one procedure of laser removal of tumors is enough to forget about the annoying problem forever. Only in extremely rare cases will additional therapy be required.

You can find photos after removing a mole directly on our website. It is not difficult to notice that the healing process takes approximately 5 months. And it is after using the laser that the reviews after mole removal are the most positive. There are no wounds, no pain, or any other discomfort. After the procedure, you can return to your normal life, no longer afraid of damaging the mole or relapse. This is excluded if you had the removal performed in our clinic.

By the way, it wouldn’t hurt to take a photo of the place after removing the mole. This way you can make sure that after a while the formation does not begin to grow again.

How long will the healing process take?

Many are also interested in the question: how long does it take for a mole to heal after removal? This depends on many indicators, ranging from the area of ​​skin that was exposed to the laser to the depth of impact on the epidermis. At the same time, the healing process is in many ways very individual. For some this process takes several weeks, for others it takes 6 months. Here the regenerative qualities of each patient’s body play a big role.

But in general, there are general stages that healing after laser mole removal in Moscow involves. Initially, the formation may take on a slightly darkish tint. In this case, most often a small notch is formed after the laser. After just a few weeks, there will be no indentation at all, only a small pigment spot will remain, which will completely disappear after 5 months. The place where the mole was previously will take on a slightly lighter shade. This can easily be eliminated with regular tanning.

If you are very concerned that after removing a mole with a CO2 laser, there will be no noticeable mark left, you can consult a cosmetologist. He will prescribe the use of certain ointments that will help speed up the healing process. But still, experts recommend doing without medications at this stage. The scar will not be visible only when it heals at the normal speed that the regenerative function of the human body allows.

Are there complications after mole removal?

Only if the procedure was performed by an inexperienced doctor without prior research. The biggest risk is when a small part of the mole (just a few cells) may remain. This will be enough for it to start growing again, but as melanoma. Therefore, you should immediately emphasize to yourself that negative consequences after removing a mole can only arise when the procedure is performed by an inexperienced doctor. Therefore, approach the issue of choosing a clinic responsibly. By the way, the removal of warts must also be carried out especially carefully and completely, since the remaining cells lead to more intensive growth of a new wart.

Laser mole removal in Moscow at the LazerJazz clinic is carried out only by professional specialists using methods accepted throughout the world. Particular attention is paid to preparing for the procedure, determining the safest method and establishing possible contraindications to laser mole removal.

Prevention of complications

In most cases, itching of the damaged skin area is normal. It may indicate an inflammatory process or regeneration of the epidermis. To reduce the risk of developing complications after an injury, follow simple recommendations.

• Even if a mole constantly itches after injury, do not scratch it. Try to touch her as little as possible.
• Immediately after injury, treat the wound with hydrogen peroxide or another clear, safe antiseptic. You should not use iodine, brilliant green and other products with dyes for treatment, as they can distort the clinical picture for the specialist to whom you turn for help.
• It is advisable to undergo a medical examination within a few days after you cut or pick a mole.
• Before contacting a doctor, you can cover the affected area with a plaster.

How to behave after surgery

Often after the operation and subsequent care in the postoperative period, no complications arise, but at the same time, the occurrence of various uncomfortable sensations and complications in the form of inflammation is absolutely not uncommon. That is why proper wound care after surgery is required no less than before and during it. Strictly following your doctor's recommendations is an excellent way to prevent negative consequences that may be caused by surgery.

Itching is one of the most common types of discomfort that occurs in almost every patient who has undergone surgery to remove a nevus.

A wound can itch for several reasons, and they can be completely safe and natural, or they can pose a certain threat, being a sign of complications and all sorts of negative processes.

In the first case, the mark from the mole itches due to the fact that the wound is healing, and the growth of new tissue is accompanied by processes that manifest themselves in the form of itching. This is quite normal, so nothing is required other than the use of special creams that help soothe the skin.

Causes of itching

There are many circumstances contributing to the appearance of itching after surgery.

The main factors why a scar itches are:

1. tissue regeneration in the first 3 weeks after surgery: removal of a mole, abdominal and thoracic surgery, delivery - Caesarean section, when adding fragments in fractures and others;
2. dry skin with characteristic dryness, peeling and itching;
3. after surgical interventions on the uterus. Part of the endometrium can get into the scar, which subsequently, according to the menstrual cycle, rejects the endothelium. Redness, pain appears, and the scar itches;
4. wearing synthetic, woolen or other clothing made from coarse fabric. A tight, tight-fitting item irritates an old scar;
5. careless removal of external sutures, so part of the surgical thread may remain in the wound, with the subsequent development of edema and suppuration of the skin;
6. degeneration of the scar into a rough keloid scar, which can subsequently increase in size;
7. Certain types of therapy provoke itching of the scar area, the use of Contractubex is an example of this. This is provided by the manufacturer and is considered a normal response of the body. Contractubex is a gel for application to wounds, ulcers, and fresh scars. Has an anti-inflammatory, softening and smoothing effect.

Possible consequences

Most often, nevus removal proceeds safely, but in some cases negative consequences of manipulation may occur:

• the appearance of inflammation and infection;
• swelling or new formation (high probability of developing a tumor);
• swelling and hyperemia;
• bleeding;
• soreness and discomfort;
• keloid scar;
• compaction;
• area of ​​hypo- or hyperpigmentation;
• increase in local or general temperature.

In some cases, a new one may appear at the site of the removed spot. This phenomenon occurs when the manipulation is carried out incorrectly, when some of the mutated cells remain in the tissue.

Relapse requires an even more thorough examination and is eliminated exclusively by repeated removal with mandatory histological examination. This is especially important if there is a sore that itches or bleeds.

Nevus itches

A mole (nevus) can itch for several reasons, one of them is close contact with clothing: friction from a shirt collar, trouser waistband, tight jumpers or socks with a thick elastic band. Itching is typical when irritated by jewelry made from inexpensive alloys.

Another more serious reason is the active proliferation of mole cells. This process most often leads to malignancy of the formation.

If you do not seek medical help, skin cancer will subsequently develop. Therefore, it is important at first to carry out the necessary therapy and completely remove the nevus.

It is worth noting that people with a large number of moles on the body are not recommended to perform intense massage, so as not to injure the formation, and also avoid prolonged exposure to the sun.

Normal recovery after surgery

If the intervention is performed by an experienced specialist, then the wound healing process proceeds normally. All you need is time and proper care.

1. In the first week, a crust forms. The most important thing is not to touch her. In the first few hours, the wound may bleed a little, especially if it was removed using a scalpel. Avoid getting it wet or accidentally damaging it. In some cases, it is recommended to rinse with a light solution of potassium permanganate and apply an antibacterial ointment prescribed by a doctor.
2. Second week - the crust on a small growth often falls off. In larger formations, it may still persist, and the skin underneath may itch. The exposed layer of thin epidermis requires protection from sunlight, and visiting a solarium is prohibited at this time.
3. By the third week, the operation site should no longer hurt or bleed, even when affecting a large area. The redness goes away. If the laser method was used, then everything should be fine by this time. The application site is no different from normal skin.
4. The fourth week is considered the last. At this moment, the patient forgets that he was once bothered by a nevus or birthmark. And the wound heals completely.

Conservative and surgical treatment

Patients have a question: “What to do if the scar itches?” The first and simplest method is to apply a cold compress. There must be a sterile bandage between the scar and the cold object. Apply not to the wound itself, but to adjacent tissues.

Medicines used when the scar itches after surgery:

1. Corticoid injections (Prednisolone, Hydrocortisone) for severe itching.
2. Absorbable ointments: Contractubex, Dermatix. They are especially effective for scars that are visible in women: after Caesarean section, on the pelvic organs, abdominal cavity and others.
3. Applications from streptocide powder.
4. If necessary, antibacterial agents.
5. Ointment containing an antibiotic and a corticosteroid: Akriderm, Gioksizon.

Surgical procedures:

1. Removing an itchy mole. Usually carried out by an oncologist with further sending of biological material for histological examination to exclude a malignant process;
2. Excision of the scar within healthy tissue if conservative therapy is ineffective;
3. To improve the appearance of the scar, laser surgery is used.

Signs

In ancient times, it was believed that if a scar after surgery itched, it was a good sign. According to the sign, the patient will soon be healthy and happy. This sign occurs and is fully explained from a medical point of view.

Based on the interpretation of the sign, why an old scar itches, it means news and a pleasant meeting. Other sources claim that the half of the body on which the itchy old scar is located is important. If on the right - to good news, profit, luck. If on the left, you should protect yourself from diseases.

For older people, the sign says that if an old scar on the left itches, they need to go to church and light candles for their health to all their relatives. This will protect the family from grief and illness.

A sign that if a mole itches, then you should pay attention to your behavior and stop doing bad things and deeds.